Very courteous staff and helpful. Thank you to everybody there. In and out. My appointment time…read morewas on time.

As the person above stated, I called and emailed multiple times and was unable to get in touch with…read moreanyone. As I tried to book my passport renewal appointment via their site, it simply stated that " no appointments were available" but didn't even provide alternative dates to book. The website is very flawed and so is their phone answering system. I have had better luck getting in touch with Spirit Airlines than the Boston consulate. Edit to state that I am Italian, speak the language and was born and raised there. Still frustrated with the lack of functionality of this system. They need to work on it.

Visited for a visa and was surprised by how smooth it went. Short walk from the Downtown Crossing T…read morestop and easy to find right on the first floor. The waiting area is large and clean. They took me right at my appointment time. The woman helping me was friendly and bilingual. She made the process painless. Interview was about 20 minutes. And took a couple hours to get everything approved and my visa printed. The only headache here is parking, it's downtown Boston. Take the train if you can. They also appear to have some health services for Mexican citizens. Mucho gracias to the team.

I went to this place to get a tourist visa, and the guy and the old lady behind the counter were…read morecompletely unhelpful. They literally started making up documents that I should've brought with me and the guy was very sarcastic from the beginning. Funny how they don't like it when Trump treats them this way, but they want to treat other people this way..... humanity is lost!!! Go to a different consulate if you can or travel to a country where a visa is not necessary.

The experience in the Hanover branch was awesome. Kerry was…read moreso helpful made a stressful situation not so Stressful thank you Kerry for your help and patience.

Even if their hours are a little weird (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9AM-4PM and Wed 9AM-12PM), I was able…read moreto get in, get what I needed accomplished, and get out of there in a little over an hour. Parking is a bit cramped; there's lots of smokers hanging about outside; the inside is filled with people waiting in what seems like an eternal queue. When you enter, there will be a kiosk to your right-- use that to "check-in", either for an appointment or as a walk-in. There's no "can I just ask you a quick question?" here. Use the kiosk. There's not much to entertain you, just one TV screen that shows announcements (Have you applied for Medicare today?). No ambient elevator music. Bring a book or something to quietly entertain yourself. Don't play music videos over speakerphone or carry on a lengthy conversation while in the lobby. Security will come out and politely ask you to take it outside. I went to the SSA in Hanover on a Wednesday around 11:15AM. Didn't give myself much leeway there. But they TAKE PEOPLE until they close-- they don't kick those in the lobby out after 12PM. The kiosk must stop giving tickets/numbers after that time. I was taken back probably around noon (45 minute wait). The woman who helped me was super friendly and efficient. When she didn't know "for sure" the answers to my questions, she looked them up. Once she was satisfied with her research, I was able to get the paperwork completed that I needed. Super happy to have a Social Security Administration office so close to my home-- and central to many others.

This place was recommended by a really good friend of mine. He insisted that we study together here…read moreso that one day we can save the world. :)

I just moved to Braintree about a month ago, and I have to say, this is one of the nicest libraries…read morethat I've set foot in. I'm originally from Boston, so I frequented the BPL in Copley Square quite a bit. Since I moved around so much, I feel quite at home at Thayer Public Library. Staff are very accommodating and polite, and able to help with almost anything you need. Their media collection is massive compared to the BPL, and I simply just love it. Plus, I live across the street, so yay me!

This is sweet library in the suburbs of West Roxbury. It's quite small and it's very quiet. People…read moreare friendly enough to help even find books and it's interesting to see that they do not have return slot but just a side of the Counter just says return books. They had a nice person help me find a couple of books twice. It's a nice quiet place to do some homework.

The West Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library is an important resource in the neighborhood…read more There is a group of local residents called "The Friends of the West Roxbury Library" who put in a lot of effort to support the branch so that it can do things above and beyond its public library budget. In addition to the donated books always on sale at the library as described in Yelpster Adzna Z's previous review , the "Friends" conducts a huge annual book sale to raise funds for the library. This year will be the 30th annual sale! It will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 10AM - 6PM., Wednesday, June 11,2008 from 10AM - 6PM, on Thursday, June 12 2008 from 10AM to 8PM, and on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 9AM - 3PM. The book sale includes both newer and older books, cookbooks, children's books, audio books, CDs & videos, romances, poetry, art & crafts, how-to books, biographies, mysteries, humor, history, science fiction, and more. Paperbacks are priced at 50-cents up and hard cover books start at $1.00. (The Friends of the West Roxbury Library is citizens' group seeks to foster an appreciation for the value of learning; promote a love of books and reading; and support access to educational, cultural and social opportunities for the members of the West Roxbury community, through the West Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library. In cooperation with library staff, the Friends implement adult and children's programming at the library; raise funds to support their own and the library's programming; promote awareness of library programs and services; enhance the physical space and gardens of the library; and cooperate with other community organizations to enhance the quality of life in West Roxbury.) I

Pro: - Large, adjacent parking lot…read more Con: - FREEZING. The A/C is on BLAST and I was actively uncomfortable despite being bundled up with my hood on in the middle of summer. Of all the libraries in the area, I like this one the least. They only have a couple of study rooms which are a bit small and the overall vibe is just a little depressing. Resource wise I'm sure it has all the other features and benefits of the Minuteman Library Network (which is great) so I'm just rating as a place to study.

Pros + Part of the…read moreMinuteman Library Network so they can get books for over 40 different libraries + Free library card when you are a resident + On line account to renew and request books + Email reminders for renewing books or updates on your requested book + Books can be borrowed from the other libraries in the group and be sent to any of those locations for pickup + Key chain membership card + Community computers available + Books for sale in the store and most times Monthly on Sat + Staff is pleasant and helpful + Books in many languages + Programs to learn languages + Required Summer reading list for all grades are easy to find, use, check out. (Check out last year's list) + Outside return box + Covered parking garage (but narrow go slow) + Good community info and material available in the hall about events + Get free passes to museums (quite a lot of places to pick from) + Scheduled activites and events each month + Monthly news posting showing events and what is coming up. Cons + I like the separate area for children but I am not crazy about going up and down and having my children scattered through the library with two different check out areas. + I don't like paying a $1 for an old movie retail (kids really wanted it). I think they should be free like the books. Redbox for new movies cost me $1.06. - Museum passes are limited so you need to sign up early

Such a good library. The best. Staff are friendly, you can check out non-book items, like a blender…read moreor a ps5. Great place to study or work.

Imagine a cute (yes, cute) little library in a tiny town. Add in really nice people who work…read morethere, and even a picnic table outside for warmer weather. Now, open your eyes and you are at the Dover Library, my new go-to spot if I am driving through town, need to pick something up, print (.10 per page), etc. Bonus: fast computers as well!!!

MBTA, Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, offers a special service, THE RIDE, to those who are…read moreelderly or live with disability. It may also be based on income as well. Once you fill out an application, they will send a bus to pick you up and drop you off for free. The building, where they do the interviews in person, is very clean and quiet. I did take off one star because, upon arrival, they told me I had not submitted an application. Luckily, I saved my email proof of receipt of my application. Once I showed them that, they were able to find my application after all. THE DEAL: if you can't drive, and struggle to afford transportation, perhaps MBTA's THE RIDE can help!